Add 81/18 and 14/54
1st number: 4 9/18, 2nd number: 14/54
81/18 + 14/54 is 257/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
81/18 = 81 × 3/18 × 3 = 243/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
14/54 = 14 × 1/54 × 1 = 14/54 - Add the two like fractions:
243/54 + 14/54 = 243 + 14/54 = 257/54 - So, 81/18 + 14/54 = 257/54
In mixed form: 441/54
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